Alonso:There's plenty left in the tank

Fernando Alonso has warned his rivals there is "more to come" after cruising

to his second successive Monaco Grand Prix victory.

Other than the odd threat from McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton, Alonso was

never troubled around the 78 laps of the Monte Carlo street circuit.

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Even then, McLaren adopted a strategy that ensured Alonso would win the race -

other than if there had been the intervention of a safety car.

The one-two finish means reigning double world champion Alonso and rookie

Hamilton are currently tied for the lead at the top of the drivers' standings.

However, the Spaniard has the edge over Hamilton as he has won two grands prix,

while the 22-year-old Briton has now finished runner-up on four successive

occasions after starting the season with a third in Australia.

"This win means a lot, both psychologically and also for the championship

battle," remarked Alonso after taking the chequered flag for the 17th time in

his career.

"I have never had the experience of being more than one minute ahead of our

competition which probably makes this one of my best victories.

"It was a very nice surprise to see how the team's hard work over the last

couple of weeks had made our car so competitive.

"Every time I now get in the car I am improving, so I am quite happy about

this team, and I hope there is still more to come."

Hamilton finished within four seconds come the end, while Felipe Massa was

almost 70 seconds adrift in third in his Ferrari, with the rest of the field at

least a lap down.

That is as good as it is likely to get for Alonso, who added: "I enjoy driving

here.

"It's not easy at times, but I did enjoy it today thanks to a fantastic car.

"It was so good to drive all through the race, and that's the best thing about

it - even more than the victory."

Alonso conceded he "wasn't worried" by Hamilton, who came within 0.8 seconds

of the lead at one stage.

"After we stopped [for the second pit stop] we just cruised to the end, and

brought the cars safely home," assessed Alonso.

"Even if a car is half a second behind you it will never overtake you here in

Monaco."

Alonso then dismissed the suggestion there was no fight, adding: "It's always

a fight because you cannot make a mistake.

"You cannot be wide in one corner, you cannot miss one of the chicanes or

brake too late.

"But to have that kind of battle in Monaco is easier for the first guy because

you can maintain position."